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Last December, Canada welcomed its first batch of Syrian refugees to Toronto. Since then, the Trudeau government has welcomed more than 34,000 Syrian refugees into the country. While they are safe from war in Canada, a significant number of…
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Amidst the multitude of rumours and speculation surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency and subsequent policy agenda, concern over the future of the environment is at the forefront of the international community. Prior to Trump's election,…
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The War on Drugs has been central to discussions at numerous assemblies in the United Nations. The most recent assembly took place between the 19th and 21st of April in New York. The assembly noted the alarming irony that, despite increased…
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Whilst the West has been caught in a whirl of angst and apprehension following the results of the American election, arguably more concerning changes to the international balance of power have been unfolding in the Near East. In his most…
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Situated on the border between Bangladesh and Burma, in Burma’s westernmost state of Rakhine, reside one of the most oppressed and persecuted refugee populations in the world.  Known as the Rohingya people, the refugees represent a…
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The past few weeks have been highly satisfying for the Kremlin. With Donald Trump soon to take over the Oval Office there is hope for a warming of relations between Moscow and Washington. Trump’s inauguration could mark the beginning of an…
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The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has aroused a variety of reactions throughout the Middle East. Given the many contradicting statements Mr. Trump made on the campaign trail, it is hard to gauge his preferences…
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Trump's final main goal is to restore “security and the constitutional rule of law.” He, and many of his supporters, believe that America is in a state of terror. He intends to address this by repealing Obama's executive orders, appointing…
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In examining the South China Sea dispute, one ordinarily accords attention to its legal nuance, military development, and saber-rattling. However, one of the greatest victims of the situation is the regional environment. The cost of…
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